{"product_id":"glowlight-danio-danio-choprae","title":"Glowlight Danio (Danio choprae)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlowlight Danio\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eDanio choprae\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eRuby Danio\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a small, vibrant freshwater fish native to the \u003cstrong\u003eMogaung Chaung River\u003c\/strong\u003e and nearby streams in \u003cstrong\u003enorthern Myanmar\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s a favorite among aquarists for its striking coloration and active schooling behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"appearance\"\u003e Appearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2.2–2.5 cm (0.8–1 inch), though some sources report up to 5.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColoration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bright orange-red horizontal stripe with vertical blue-black bars; translucent fins with yellow or gold edges \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slender, torpedo-shaped with short barbels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"classification\"\u003e Classification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eDanio choprae\u003c\/em\u003e (sometimes miswritten as \u003cem\u003echoprai\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cyprinidae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelated To\u003c\/strong\u003e: Zebrafish (\u003cem\u003eDanio rerio\u003c\/em\u003e), but not to be confused with GloFish \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"naturalhabitat\"\u003e Natural Habitat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Northern Myanmar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/strong\u003e: Clear, shallow hill streams with gravel or rocky substrates and minimal vegetation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate; avoid strong currents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"aquariumcare\"\u003e Aquarium Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minimum 15 gallons (60 liters) for a group of 6–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20–24°C (68–75°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.0–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Soft to medium (GH 4–10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very active, social, and best kept in groups of 8–10 to reduce stress and aggression \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e: Well-planted with rocks, driftwood, and a tight-fitting lid (they jump!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"diet\"\u003e Diet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Omnivorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoods\u003c\/strong\u003e: High-quality flakes, micro-pellets, live\/frozen foods like daphnia, bloodworms, and brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e: Feed small portions 2x daily; they prefer food that floats or sinks slowly \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"breeding\"\u003e Breeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Egg-scatterers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpawning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Often spontaneous in community tanks, but better in a separate breeding setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEgg Care\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use moss or marbles to protect eggs; remove adults post-spawning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFry Care\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hatch in ~3 days; feed with liquid or powdered fry food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sunbeam Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47772175630654,"sku":"400000010472","price":11.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/5104\/3390\/products\/Glowlight-Danio.jpg?v=1699208312","url":"https:\/\/yourlocalfishstore.com\/products\/glowlight-danio-danio-choprae","provider":"Your Local Fish Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}